Tagalog Master

In the Philippines, there are 3 different languages used in counting numbers. They are the Tagalog itself, the Spanish way (which is written in Tagalog but sounds like Spanish) and the common English way. And we have different ways to use them. The Tagalog numbers are commonly used with reference to weight, people, objects, things and money. The Spanish way are commonly used when telling time and counting money too. When telling time, it is normal for Filipinos to mix Tagalog and Spanish or just the straight and pure English form. Tagalog 1: isa 2: dalawa 3: tatlo 4: apat 5: lima 6: anim 7: pito 8: walo 9: siyam 10: sampu 11: labing-isa 12: labing-dalawa 13: labing-tatlo 14: labing-apat 15: labing-lima 16: labing-anim 17: labing-pito 18: labing-walo 19: labing-siyam 20: dalawampu 21: dalawampu't-isa 30: tatlumpu 40: apatnapu 50: limampu 60: animnapu 70: pitumpu 80: walumpu 90: siyamnapu 100: isang daan 200: dalawang daan 300: tatlong daan 1,000...

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Below are some Tagalog (Filipino) phrases you can use when introducing yourself to others. Hello / Hi. Ako si __________. Ako po si __________. (Formal) I am __________. Ang pangalan ko ay __________. Ang pangalan ko po ay __________. (Formal) My name is __________. __________ ang pangalan ko. __________ po and pangalan ko. (Formal) __________ is my name. Nakatira ako sa __________. Nakatira po ako sa __________. (Formal) I live in __________. Ako ay nagmula sa __________. Ako po ay nagmula sa __________. (Formal) I am from __________. Ako ay __________ taong gulang. Ako po ay __________ taong gulang. (Formal) I am __________ years old. Ikinalulugod kong makilala ka. Ikinalulugod ko pong makilala kayo. (Formal) Nice to meet you. Ikinalulugod kong makilala kayo. Nice to meet you all. Words or Phrases marked with "Formal" denotes politeness. They are used when talking to elderly people and those with higher authority.

Hello! / Hi! Hello po! / Hi po! (Formal) Yup, Filipino understand and use the same English greeting. Kumusta? / Kumusta ka? Kumusta po? / Kumusta po kayo? (Formal) How are you? Mabuti naman. / Mabuti naman ako. Mabuti naman po. (Formal) I'm fine. The Tagalog word maganda is translated as "beautiful" in English. But Filipinos use it as an equivalent of "good" in greetings. Magandang araw. Magandang araw po. (Formal) Good day. Magandang umaga. Magandang umaga po. (Formal) Good morning. Magandang tanghali. Magandang tanghali po. (Formal) Good noon. Magandang hapon. Magandang hapon po. (Formal) Good afternoon. Magandang gabi. Magandang gabi po. (Formal) Good evening. / Good night. Aalis na kami. Aalis na po kami. (Formal) We are leaving now. Paalam. Paalam na po. (Formal) Goodbye. Ingat. Ingat po kayo. (Formal) Take care. Salamat. Salamat po. (Formal) Thanks. / Thank you. Maraming salamat. / Salamat...

Welcome to Tagalog Master; a blog especially designed to those who wants to learn or improve their Tagalog (Filipino) speaking and writing. This blog contains lots of vocabulary words and phrases to help you with your learning. From time to time, we post trivia and tips about the Filipino Language. Enjoy your stay and have an exciting learning experience.